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Jarvis Creek Farm Trail

5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Running trail in Branford, Connecticut · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Jarvis Creek Farm Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

What runners say about Jarvis Creek Farm Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (2 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

since we discovered this trail, we’ve brought many of our family and friends. Great place to watch/photograph wildlife and nature. The trails are easy and there are a few hidden gems along the trails that lead into the woods. lots of different paths to choose from and the views are immaculate.

★★★★★ — Maria , Oct 2025

Nice short and flat trails. Jarvis Creek Farm features some wide open fields with a short loop that runs partially along the Branford Trail. The area runs right next to the train tracks and trains frequently pass. You can also take the Branford Trail to the Stony Creek Preserve.

★★★★★ — Tjc , Apr 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 2 reviews →

Plan your run at Jarvis Creek Farm Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websitescrcog.org

Where to find Jarvis Creek Farm Trail

732 Leetes Island Rd, Branford, CT 06405

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Running trails near Branford

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Stony Creek Preserve

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Stony Creek Partnership

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Kelley Memorial Preserve

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Branford Trolley Trail and Footbridge

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Boardwalk and path, for hikers and walkers, along a salt marsh, with wildlife.

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GLCT Westwoods Sam Hill Entrance

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Sprawling park featuring a network of hiking trails, plus rock formations and scenic vistas.

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GLCT The Paul Trail

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LoopDog-friendly

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.